Chelsea to help Indian football

English football giants Chelsea on Tuesday met officials of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) in a bid to help development of the sport in the country.

"Indian football is strong with better structure and development and with good I-league. Chelsea, who has signed an agreement with China as part of the AFC vision plan,. is now keen to set the eye on Indian football marketing after watching IPL cricket matches," Chelsea chief executive officer Peter Kenyon said after discussions with AIFF general secretary Alberto Colaco and national chief coach Bob Houghton in Panaji.